Milwaukee St. Francis labor/delivery closed; Common Council meeting

The Milwaukee Common Council will meet Thursday to discuss the labor and delivery unit at St. Francis. The unit was closed just before Christmas.

Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'

Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.

United for Waukesha Resiliency Center offers mental health help

The city of Waukesha has taken a big step toward long-term recovery just over a year after Darrell Brooks drove his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas parade, killing six and injuring more than 60.

FDA proposes new limits for lead in processed baby foods

The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.

Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service

Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.

UV nail polish dryers damaging to human cells, study finds

Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.

Thinx period underwear lawsuit over PFAS settles for $4 million

Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.

Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills for those in need for years

An Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills of those who were unable to pay or didn’t have insurance for years. It was only after his death that his secret came out.

USDA cracks down on 'organic fraud' in food with new regulations

For the first time since 1990, the USDA is strengthening its organic food regulations in the U.S. with new rules that aim to prevent fraud and protect the agency’s trusted organic seal.

Get paid $1,000 to eat cheese before bed – in the name of science

Fancy a little bedtime brie, a Swiss snooze, or a Neufchatel nap? The folks at one mattress review site want to pay you to eat cheese before bed.

UK's top food watchdog: Bringing cake to the office is similar to secondhand smoke

Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.

Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids

As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”

American Red Cross; blood donation opportunities Jan. 19-31

Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are needed daily to meet demand.

Additives in processed meats linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds

Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.